About Linen
The surname Linen is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "lin," meaning flax or linen. It is an occupational surname given to someone who worked with linen, either as a weaver or a seller of linen goods. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with fair or flaxen hair. Overall, the surname Linen is associated with the linen industry and its various related occupations.
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The surname Linen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Linen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Linen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Linen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Linen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.